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Jackson Current: Gay rights hearing tonight; City Council questions budget; Skyfest a blast, even without wind; Drunk driver knocks out power; Arby's severed finger a Top Ten; Who has Jackson's best BBQ

The hearing is open to the be public and starts at 6 p.m. Local government reporter Bob Wheaton (@bwheaton5908) will be there providing live coverage. Go to the Citizen Patriot website to read live coverage and ask Wheaton any questions you might have about the issue.

— NEW COMMENTS: Mlive.com will be rolling out this week a new way to comment on stories. The new format will show comments in real time, like a virtual chat between readers, and other nifty features. Look for it this week. (By the way, the story, posted Friday, quickly racked up nearly a 100 comments.)

— BUDGET QUESTIONED: Jackson City Council members questioned some of the requests made in the recent budget. The scrutiny means the council will likely not pass the budget Tuesday. Reporter Bob Wheaton brings you more later today.

— ROBBERY SUSPECT ARRESTED: Jackson County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a man they suspect used a knife early Sunday morning to rob Buddy's Mini-Mart in Vandercook Lake. — UP, UP AND AWAY: Even with uncooperative wind, Skyfest was a blast Sunday. About 60 people caught elusive gusts and lifted kites into the sky at Ella Sharp Park.— BEST BBQ: West Texas? Mat's? Rockey Top? Randy's? We want to know where to find the best BBQ in Jackson. Look for a chance to vote later today.